THE BEACON, EX8 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2AF

THE BEACON, EX8 2AF, East Devon has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX8 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX8 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2AF, encompassing approximately 3298 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 2AF area, explore the EX8 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX8 2AF area, visit the EX8 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

EX8 2AF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

THE BEACON, EX8 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.64-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour85.46-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-55.56%
Public order41.21-55.56%
Drugs21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.5620.83%
Anti-social behaviour198.7935.71%
Criminal damage and arson95.76125.00%
Public order92.73125.00%
Other crime32.73200.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.24100.00%
Public order41.21-42.86%
Other theft31.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.0445.45%
Anti-social behaviour189.705.88%
Public order75.4675.00%
Other theft62.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.82-33.33%
Drugs31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.804.76%
Anti-social behaviour176.67-45.16%
Shoplifting65.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-66.67%
Public order41.21-33.33%
Drugs41.21300.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3128.80158.33%
Violence and sexual offences219.4023.53%
Shoplifting146.37180.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.24140.00%
Public order63.6420.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.07-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.150.00%
Public order53.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.52150.00%
Shoplifting51.5266.67%
Drugs41.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.760.00%
Other theft63.640.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202429
July 202424
June 202432
May 202422
April 202421
March 202417
February 202419

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202417
April 202431
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202414
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
February 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trefusis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Myrtle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1